Monetizing with Subscription-Based Products

Monetizing with Subscription-Based Products



Not all products are a one-time sale. Some of your best content, services, or resources can provide ongoing value, and your audience is willing to pay regularly for it.

With Mainstack’s Storefront, you can sell a subscription-based product, thereby creating a steady, recurring income stream by charging customers weekly, monthly, or annually for continued access.
Whether you’re a coach, content creator, educator, or community leader, Mainstack gives you the tools to launch and manage your subscription business easily.

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What You Can Sell as a Subscription-Based Product

The possibilities are endless, but here are examples to inspire you:
  1. Exclusive Content Access
    • Paid newsletters
    • Behind-the-scenes updates
    • Premium blog posts or videos
  2. Membership Communities
    • Private Telegram/Discord groups
    • VIP support or networking groups
  3. Learning & Training
    • Weekly or monthly online classes
    • Ongoing coaching and Mentorship sessions
    • Access to a library of educational materials
  4. Digital Asset Drops
    • Monthly design templates
    • New music beats or sound effects
    • Stock photos and video packs
  5. Service Retainers
    • Social media management packages
    • Content creation retainers
    • Monthly/Yearly website maintenance

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How to Sell Subscription-Based Products on Mainstack

Step 1 — Create Your Subscription Product
  • Sign in to your Mainstack dashboard
  • On the home page, navigate to the Storefront and select Subscription as your product category
  • Add your product title, description, and upload an image
Step 2 — Set Your Tiers and Pricing Plan
  • Set your subscription tier and price
  • Choose your subscription frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly)
  • Decide if you want to offer a free trial
Step 3 — Deliver Your Value
  • For digital resources set delivery via email/links
  • For communities or services, share access instructions in the purchase confirmation email
Step 4 — Promote Your Subscription
  • Add your subscription link to your Mainstack Link in Bio, or
  • Share the product link directly across your social media platforms, email list, or in live webinars
Step 5 — Track and Grow
  • Monitor subscriber count, revenue, and churn rate in your Mainstack dashboard
  • Engage with subscribers to keep them active and reduce cancellations

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Why Most Mainstack Users Prefer Selling Subscription-Based Products

  1. It offers a recurring revenue instead of one-time sales

  2. Payments are collected automatically, so no need to chase clients

  3. You can sell to subscribers anywhere in the world

  4. It offers a flexible billing frequency and offer trials or discounts

  5. You have access to analytics and insights on subscriber behavior and retention rates.

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Examples of Monetization Scenarios

  • A business coach charges $50/month for weekly group mentorship calls. If he gets 40 subscribers, that brings in $2,000/month.

  • A music producer drops 4 exclusive beats every month for $15/month — 100 subscribers earn them $1,500/month in recurring income.

  • A fitness trainer offers a monthly home workout plan & meal guide for $20/month — 75 subscribers bring in $1,500/month without live sessions.


IdeaTip: Always over-deliver for your subscribers. The more value they feel they’re getting, the longer they’ll stay subscribed.

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